Reception

This term in Reception we are exploring the theme of space. We discussed our interests, and one of our peers showed a particular interest and in depth knowledge about space. We all agreed we wanted to explore different stories about this theme.

We have been very excited to read stories about aliens and stars. As part of this theme, each week we will be exploring a different book, ‘Whatever Next’, ‘How to catch a star’, ‘Aliens love underpants’, ‘Man on the moon’, and ‘Here comes the aliens’; developing our love for reading, listening and attention skills, and also our role play from stories.

In literacy, we will use our books to develop our describing skills, to describe the characters and the settings in the books. We will be exploring different writing genres, such as wanted posters, menus and alternative story endings.

We will be linking our creative development to our topic book each week, exploring different techniques, such as marbling, aboriginal style dot painting and alien cooking.

We will also be learning a new wake-and-shake which will include some space walking moves. In our understanding of the world learning, we will be discussing the planets and comparing how they differ from our planet, ‘Earth’, using describing words and noticing patters and changes.

The school works closely with The BECC to offer children and families, skills, support and advise. We run many sessions with the BECC from Cook 4 life to Tea club through Foundation stage. Please take a look at their website to see what they have to offer in the local area including parenting courses and stay and play sessions.